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1. Black diamonds gathered in the darkey homes of the South
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2. Constitution of man; Essays on decision of character; Philosophy of sleep and Anatomy of drunkenness; Influence of literature upon society; Treatise on self-knowledge
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3. Leila Ada, the Jewish convert: an authentic memoir
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4. Ought American slavery to be perpetuated? A debate between Rev. W.G. Brownlow and Rev. A. Pryne
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5. Essay on liberty and slavery
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1. Ladies' indispensable assistant: being a companion for the sister, mother, and wife
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2. Hand-book of household science: a popular account of heat, light, air, aliment, and cleansing in their scientific principles and domestic applications
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3. Constitution of man; Essays on decision of character; Philosophy of sleep and Anatomy of drunkenness; Influence of literature upon society; Treatise on self-knowledge
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4. Spirit Land
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5. Ought American slavery to be perpetuated? A debate between Rev. W.G. Brownlow and Rev. A. Pryne
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Ladies' indispensable assistant: being a companion for the sister, mother, and wife
"Ladies' cooking assistant and family friend" has separate special title page dated 1851

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A digital collection of books printed in the 19th century with emphasis on books published from 1850-1865. Includes general information from this era; essays and letters depicting the culture and environment during this period; and discussions about the political aspects of the Civil War.

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